Through The Forest by d'Annam
Brand: d'Annam
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A trek into the forest for prized oud: incense from an ancestral altar, spices, elemi and black pepper over sandalwood and oud.
Is Through The Forest worth it?
How it smells: Opens with black pepper, elemi and spices, incense at the heart, then dries down to oud and sandalwood.
Scent Score: 51/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Fades faster than most fragrances. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 45, versatility 67, layerability 48 and value 45, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Fades fast. Plan to reapply. Projection: Stays close to the skin. Best for: Fall and winter, for evenings and casual days. Layering: Best worn on its own. Leans: Masculine.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2023 · Men
Key accords: Black Pepper, Elemi, Spices, Incense, Oud, Sandalwood
Top Notes
- Black Pepper
- Elemi
- Spices
Heart Notes
- Incense
Base Notes
Occasions: Evening, Casual
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Through The Forest by d'Annam belongs to the woody fragrance family. A trek into the forest for prized oud: incense from an ancestral altar, spices, elemi and black pepper over sandalwood and oud. Through The Forest opens with Black Pepper, Elemi, and Spices. The heart brings Incense. It dries down to Oud and Sandalwood.
How to wear Through The Forest
On skin, Through The Forest by d'Annam has longevity of 6-8 hours, intimate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is Harlem Nights by Bond No. 9. Apply Through The Forest first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Harlem Nights on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Through The Forest : 2 sprays Harlem Nights and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Through The Forest opens with Black Pepper, Elemi, and Spices.
The heart brings Incense.
It dries down to Oud and Sandalwood.
What to layer with Through The Forest
Harlem Nights by Bond No. 9
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share black pepper, oud, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Through The Forest first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Harlem Nights on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Through The Forest : 2 sprays Harlem Nights
Lyric Man by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share elemi, incense, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Through The Forest first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lyric Man on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Through The Forest : 2 sprays Lyric Man
Material by Amouage
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share elemi and incense.
Order: Apply Through The Forest first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Material on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Through The Forest : 1 spray Material
Amber Oud Tobacco Edition by Al Haramain
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share black pepper and incense.
Order: Apply Through The Forest first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amber Oud Tobacco Edition on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Through The Forest : 1 spray Amber Oud Tobacco Edition
Uomo Noir Absolu by Valentino
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share incense and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Through The Forest first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Uomo Noir Absolu on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Through The Forest : 2 sprays Uomo Noir Absolu
Pairings to approach with care
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 33/99
Tobacco Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Vanille brings a tobacco contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Through The Forest first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Through The Forest : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Blue Zenith by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Blue Zenith brings a gourmand contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Through The Forest first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Blue Zenith on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Through The Forest : 2 sprays Blue Zenith
Related fragrances and why
- Harlem Nights by Bond No. 9 — Both include black pepper, oud, and sandalwood.
- Lyric Man by AmouageBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include elemi, incense, and sandalwood.
- Material by AmouageTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include elemi and incense.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Through The Forest?
Through The Forest opens with Black Pepper, Elemi, and Spices. The heart brings Incense. It dries down to Oud and Sandalwood.
How long does Through The Forest last, and how strong is it?
Through The Forest by d'Annam has longevity of 6-8 hours, intimate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Through The Forest?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and casual.
What layers well with Through The Forest?
Harlem Nights by Bond No. 9 is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share black pepper, oud, and sandalwood. Apply Through The Forest first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Harlem Nights on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Through The Forest : 2 sprays Harlem Nights.
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